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The changes to gun laws would allow the introduction of paintball by licensed operators in Tasmania, a sport which is not permitted under current state regulations.

The proposals have raised the ire of the Greens, with leader Kim Booth describing the lowering of the minimum age as negligent and irresponsible.

"Guns kill people and the premier needs to explain to the people of Tasmania why it is that he wants to bring in games that are deliberately designed to teach people to shoot other people," Greens leader Kim Booth said.

Tasmania's 1996 Port Arthur massacre, in which 35 people were shot and killed, led to the introduction of Australia's toughest gun laws.